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Why I love my neighbourhood
I often write about the beauty of public space because I can never say enough about the joy of watching different people gather in a public spot to share good times together.
Learning tolerance through others
There was no red lipstick and no fancy saree. There were only malnourished girls living in poverty.
Exercising our need to socialize
How great it is when morning exercise is not only healthy and enjoyable, but a way to reconnect with others in our busy lives!
Moments from the 2nd Livable Cities South Asia Regional Meeting
Partners and HealthBridge staff from Bangladesh, India and Nepal gathered in Bangalore, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2017, for the 2nd Livable Cities Meet.
Carfree streets coming to Dhaka
The mayor of Dhaka north is following through with his commitment to create carfree streets ...
In the name of progress: Vietnam
Cyclists and pedestrians have been literally squeezed out. Crossing the road has become a high risk sport, not for the faint of heart. Do the Vietnamese notice this loss of their own public spaces? I am not sure; climbing out of poverty is probably more pressing.
Not enough play space? Take over the streets!
We can create better cities. We can invite and celebrate diversity. Watch the video below.
Give them space, they will play!
The more space we give to cars, the more we demand. Instead let's return some space to people!
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Streets for people: making the dream an international reality
I often blog about what I would like to see happen...today I write about sharing of some of our successful programs to return street spaces to more important uses than just traffic jams for cars.